Words and worlds world languages review (Multilingual Matters, 2005)
"UNESCO ETXEA."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-283) and indexes
Linguistic communities -- The linguistic heritage -- The official status of languages -- The use of languages in public administration -- Language and writing -- Language and education -- Languages and the media -- Language and religion -- Transmission and intergenerational use of language -- Linguistic attitudes -- The threats to languages -- The future of languages
World Languages Review' examines the socio-linguistic situation of the world: to describe the linguistic diversity that currently characterizes humanity, to evaluate trends towards linguistic uniformity, and to establish a set of guidelines or language planning measures that favour the weaker or more endangered linguistic communities